Djokovic wins second straight Rogers Cup title

Toronto (CP) — A week removed from a crushing loss at the London Games, Novak Djokovic found some redemption at the Rogers Cup.

The top-seed Serbian won his second straight title at the men’s tournament and third overall with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Richard Gasquet of France on Sunday night.

It’s his first trophy since winning in Miami four months ago and comes on the heels of a tough bronze-medal loss at the Olympics to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.

“The losses I had in the Olympic Games gave me even more desire to come here and perform my best and try to win a title,” said Djokovic. “I am very happy to be in this position. I truly did not expect to win this tournament after the emotional losses in Olympic games.

“I really took it hard and tried to bounce back and recover. And I’ve done great, I have to say.”

Despite the win, Djokovic will remain ranked second in the world behind Roger Federer, who pulled out the tournament because of a scheduling crunch with the Olympics.

The final was played under clear skies at Rexall Centre after a week of frustrating rain disruptions

Rain also delayed play at the Rogers Cup women’s tournament in Montreal, so much so that play couldn;t be completes Sunday; Petra Kvitova will face Li Na in the final of the WTA event tonight.